... their bilateral relations. The shared vision of a multipolar world, where regional powers like Russia and China can counterbalance Western dominance, further strengthens the trilateral relationship.
Muhammad Athar Javed:
Russia Has a Role to Play in Bringing Pakistan Further Up the SCO’s Ladder
Impact of India–Pakistan rivalry
The longstanding rivalry between India and Pakistan is a critical factor in shaping Russia–Pakistan relations. Historically, Russia has maintained close ties with India, particularly ...
... Cooperation Organization), RIC (Russia, India and China) alongside other organizations and dialogue platforms”. Pakistan is one of the two newest members of the SCO alongside India, which makes it an unstated party to this proposed policy. In addition, Pakistan is China’s top BRI partner, and China is a leading player in all four of the aforementioned structures. It therefore follows that improving connectivity with Pakistan would add yet another layer to Russia’s strategic partnership with China, especially considering ...
... Washington, in multiple sub-regional areas, from the AFPAK theatre to the Middle Eastern vector. The Russia-China axis constitutes a significant pillar, alternatively framing and shaping the potential contours of a futuristic Afghanistan, and in concert with Pakistan, which can bring certainly material, if not game-changing influence to bear, on ultimate transpiring. Hence, it’s a no-brainer that Modi’s New Delhi, which has prioritized its Central Asian foray and recognizes Russian facilitation towards its incorporation ...